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Day Trip to Horseneck Beach, Westport, MA
I have been going to Horseneck Beach since a kid. But I never realized it was so much more than just another beach! It is about 600 acres of protected land. With marshes for kayaking, walking trail, beach, and island for excursioning and bird watching. Note, dogs are not aloud in alot of areas because of the protected endangered birds that are breeding. The best time of year to visit is spring or fall. Summer is too hot and buggy and winter too cold. Spring is my favorite because of the blooming sweet peas, daisies, and elderberries. Goosebury IslandIf starting from the parking lot my favorite route is straight through the…
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Water Lantern Festival
In June, the Water Lantern Festival will be at Slater Memorial Park in Pawtucket. Enjoy Food Trucks, Music, and Designing/Launching your own lantern! Ticket available online. This year, 2024 it is June 15, Saturday. Tickets online are cheaper. Ticket includes wristband for entry and access to food trucks, a floating lantern kit, LED candle, commemorative drawstring bag, conversation cards, and playing cards. In addition, proceeds go toward clean up and Water.org in helping to provide safe water and sanitation to families around the world. https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/providence.php
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Needle & Thread, Providence RI
A place with the coolest vibe and great food! This basement space used to be Contes Dry Cleaners. Thus the creative name “Needle & Thread”. Perfectly placed old sewing machines placed throughout carry out the theme while rich dark colors with dimmed romantic lighting give the vibe of coziness and an intimate feel. Rich reds and warm browns, drapery, brick, and design pressed tin on the ceiling. The mystique and intimate feel is just what you expect form a speakeasy. TO SIP As it says on the menu, the drink are meant “to be sipped” and enjoyed as they are creative and delicious! Worth every penny! That’s what brought…
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Escape Rooms
This is such a fun thing to do as a couple or with a group. My husband and I went with friends to the Lock & Key Escape Rooms in Pawtucket, RI. There were different themed rooms, all with different skill levels. We did the hardest one, The Sorcerer’s Curse, and it was definitely a challenge. Not recommend for a first timer. But we had fun finding clues and piecing them together. They do watch you and give you clues. We had 60 minutes to complete our challenge but were not successful. But what fun would it be to go back if it were that easy! Check out…
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Valentine’s Day Getaway
It’s time to get back out! Things are slowly opening up again and most of us are anxious to get out of the house. We invited friends Alfie and Kristen to head down the Cape with us for one night for Valentine’s Day. This time of year is somewhat quiet down the Cape with the cold weather. But it is so nice to drive down the coast and take a walk on the beach even though its chilly. The sun feels so good and the sound of the waves makes you feel far from home. Betsy’s Diner For breakfast we stopped at Betsy’s Diner. The food looked amazing. Could’ve used…
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Looking for a great “Bite” to eat?
Check out my daughters food critic YouTube channel Bestie Bites! Brieanne (on left) and her friend Chantel offer their honest take on local restaurants and breweries. Here is one of their latest videos and if you want to see more, click on the link “Bestie Bites” below! Bestie Bites
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BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
I have been here multiple times. It’s a great place to try a new beer and their mixed drink list is amazing! Even their non-alcoholic drinks are creative and different. Before COVID the menu was huge. It has been cut back until further notice but there is still a large menu. The appetizers are highly recommended. No one has ever been disappointed so far with the entree’s. The service is on point even during this time of separating and distancing. Definitely a must. The outdoor patio is so enjoyable on a nice day. Just be careful you don’t enjoy it too…
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Woods Hole, Falmouth, MA
Breakfast at “The Pie in the Sky” Our plan was to go to the “Vineyard” for the day and then stay at the Woods Hole Inn that I had previously made reservations for that evening. Since we arrived super early in Woods Hole, we grabbed a quick bite at this great outdoor breakfast place called, “Pie in the Sky”. Good to get there early because it’s obviously very popular. They had great sandwiches and pastries. We got a croissant sandwich with chourico, egg and cheese! Yummy! Our ferry left at 8:35. Tickets are cheap, $8.50 each way if you are a walk on passenger. You can take a vehicle…
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Cisco Brewers, Nantucket, RI
Cisco Brewers on Nantucket Island is just a comfy place to drop in whether via car or bike. My girls and I went over to the island, rented some bikes, visited the beach and stopped here on the way back to the ferry. They have food trucks for food and snacks and of course a great menu of beer, mixed drinks and wine. Visit their website Cisco Brewers for more of what they have to offer. Right now you need to reserve a table. We were fortunate enough to get there as they opened so they had an open table for us without reservations. They are very cautious, spraying your…
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Comfortable at Hillside
Tee Time! The golf course is open!! The weather has been beautiful for a round of golf! Book your tee time and finish off your day at the Tiki! The Tiki Bar Since the Tiki Bar has opened we have been there a few times. The bar is actually not available to sit at due to the restrictions, but the seating is adequately spaced apart making it very comfortable and safe to hang out and have dinner. There’s live entertainment and as always the food is great especially the lobster roll! Safe way to order Simply hover your phone in camera…
